Sean Sutton

Sean Sutton is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Liberal Arts, teaching courses spanning American politics, ethical theory, biotechnology policy, and primate social structures. His office (EAS-1348) and contact details (sdsgsm@rit.edu, 585-475-4620) reflect active engagement with students and research.

His educational foundation includes:

• B.Econ. from University of Queensland (Australia)
• MA and Ph.D. from University of Dallas

Research synthesizes political philosophy with biological and technological frontiers, examining how Federalist principles apply to modern crises, Marxist economics confronts liberal democracy, and primate social structures model human political behavior. His work consistently interrogates technology's ethical implications for governance, from biotechnology's threat to human nature to algorithmic decision-making in public policy.

Recent publications reveal intensified focus on statesmanship during democratic decline (2021) and enduring interest in constitutional rights erosion (2014). His scholarship connects 18th-century political thought to 21st-century challenges like genetic engineering and AI governance, demonstrating remarkable thematic continuity since his 2009 biotechnology work.

Through capstone mentoring and specialized courses like Primate Politics, Professor Sutton cultivates student research on biological determinants of political behavior and technology's impact on democratic institutions. His teaching portfolio indicates deep commitment to training students in ethical reasoning across traditional and emerging political science domains.

While no dedicated research laboratory is documented, his interdisciplinary publications suggest strong collaborative ties with biology and technology departments, particularly regarding biotechnology's political implications and evolutionary models of governance.